Fragile X syndrome
Condition / Disease
The first identified and most common genetic cause of autism, caused by a mutation in the fmr1 gene, characterized by an exaggerated mGluR signaling.
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Videos Mentioning Fragile X syndrome
The Causes & Treatments for Autism | Dr. Karen Parker
Andrew Huberman
A neurogenetic syndrome with high penetrance for autism, meaning many individuals with it also receive an autism diagnosis. Mouse models of Fragile X show social impairment and reduced oxytocin in the hypothalamus.
Rethinking Psychedelics, Octopuses on MDMA, and The Master Key of Metaplasticity | Dr. Gül Dölen
Tim Ferriss
The first identified and most common genetic cause of autism, caused by a mutation in the fmr1 gene, characterized by an exaggerated mGluR signaling.